Board Camp Arkansas Map
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Interactive Map of Board Camp, Arkansas
| City | Board Camp |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.532519 |
| Longitude | -94.079674 |
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 11.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 71953, 71932 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | Mena |
| School District | Mena Public Schools |
About Board Camp, Arkansas
Board Camp is a locality in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 87. The population density is 11.3 people per km². Board Camp is located at 34.5325°N, 94.0797°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 71953, 71932.Board Camp emerges from the rugged topography of western Arkansas, defined by the persistent, rhythmic passage of Macks Creek as it carves a path through the dense, verdant woodland. It lies 59.3 miles west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-southeast of Mena. The landscape is a study in verticality and deep shadow, where the light at dusk filters through the canopy to wash the limestone outcrops in a pale, bruised violet. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Fork Mountain rises against the sky, a stoic sentinel overseeing the sprawling, untamed greenery of the nearby Ouachita National Forest. The air here holds the damp, heavy scent of pine needles and turned earth, a sensory constant that lingers long after the sun has slipped behind the ridges.
Board Camp carries the quiet weight of a legacy built on the timber and agricultural labor that once sustained the families who first cleared these hollows. Life in Board Camp remains tethered to the slow pulse of the seasons, far removed from the clamor of industrial centers, with the nearby Patchett Lake providing a singular point of stillness in the otherwise turbulent terrain. Commerce is modest, reflective of a geography that favors self-reliance and the careful stewardship of the land. While the echoes of early settlement have faded into the hum of modern rural routine, the character of the place remains fixed, defined by the sharp, clear water of the creek and the enduring, silent presence of the woods that hem the horizon.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 2.5 mi, 181° S · 1.8M acres
- Wayside Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 124° SE
- Cossatot River, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.2 mi, 194° S · 4,101 acres
- Little Missouri, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.9 mi, 148° SE · 4,104 acres
- Caney Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.3 mi, 192° S · 14k acres
- Caney Creek National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 187° S · 8,038 acres
- Spirit Rock (Viewpoint) — 9.6 mi, 140° SE
- Ebenezer Monument (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 291° W
- Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 218° SW
- Old Potter School (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 276° W
- Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.7 mi, 033° NE · 145k acres
- Howard County Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.3 mi, 188° S
- Black Fork Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.1 mi, 309° NW · 13k acres
- Old Reservoir (Historic Ruins) — 19.8 mi, 302° NW
- QWSP Amphitheater (Theatre) — 19.9 mi, 302° NW
- Caddo Indian Memorial (Monument) — 23.5 mi, 104° E
- Robert S. Kerr National Botanical Area (National Conservation Area) — 24.1 mi, 298° NW · 7,971 acres
- Robert Wells’ Chain Sculptures (Public Artwork) — 24.7 mi, 216° SW
- Wegner Crystal Mines (Museum) — 25.0 mi, 093° E
- Ragsdale Arena (Stadium) — 25.8 mi, 359° N
- Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 30.3 mi, 294° NW · 27k acres
- Smithville Historical Marker (Monument) — 33.0 mi, 263° W
- Jet Boat Joe's (Attraction) — 46.1 mi, 237° SW
- Park Stage (Stadium) — 49.1 mi, 337° NW
- WPA Amphitheater (Theatre) — 50.6 mi, 029° NE
- Buckman's Pool (Attraction) — 52.3 mi, 031° NE
- Nimrod State Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 53.4 mi, 052° NE
- World's Largest Christmas Pickle (Attraction) — 55.8 mi, 345° N
- Justus Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 58.4 mi, 091° E
- Evans Children's Adventure Garden (Attraction) — 59.1 mi, 096° E
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About This Board Camp Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Board Camp, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.532519, -94.079674. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Board Camp includes the ZIP code (71953, 71932), telephone area code (870), county seat of Polk County (Mena), and school district assignment (Mena Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
